Automatic position-locking tool carrier apparatus and method

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2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Carter, Monica (Department: 3722)

Gear cutting, milling, or planing

Milling

Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device

C408S076000, C310S012060, C173S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07112018

ABSTRACT:
An automatic position-locking tool carrier apparatus and method include a carriage that rides on a first rail and a second rail translatably connected to the carriage perpendicular to the first rail. Pinion gears that engage with the two rails are attached to the carriage and coupled to position encoders which transmit position signals to a controller. The controller produces control signals to control brake mechanisms coupled to the pinion gears. Translational motion of the carriage and the second rail are limited or prevented when the position of the carriage and the second rail are within predetermined limitations from a predetermined location, fixing the position of an end-effector head attached at one end of the second rail. The carriage and the second rail are propelled by forces external to the system.

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